Everything was amazing - the food and the staff. We’ll definitely be back! American-quality burgers in Vietnam.
Hamburger restaurant
Burger Boss - Hamburger restaurant in Thao Dien, District 2, Ho Chi Minh City
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The Story
About This Place
Burger Boss runs a focused, no-frills operation on Nguyễn Cừ, built around the smash technique: Australian beef patties pressed hard onto a flat-top, developing a caramelized crust with edges that melt into the bun. The Cowboy Double is the kitchen's most opinionated offering — double cheddar, smoked bacon, and a pile of shaved onions that steam directly into the patty, producing something sweet, beefy, and deliberately messy. It divides opinion, but that's the point of Oklahoma-style.
The housemade ethos extends well beyond the patty. Pickles, ketchup, dijonnaise, ranch, and the beef chilli that tops the Chili Cheese Fries are all produced in-house. On the chicken side, twice-fried buttermilk thigh appears in two forms: the straightforward Boss Chicken with lemon mayo and pickles, and the Fire Chicken coated in Hue chili paste — a local ingredient that works surprisingly well against the richness of the fried thigh.
What puts Burger Boss in a separate category from several Thao Dien competitors is the seriousness of its vegetarian lineup. The Boss Veg patty — shiitake mushroom, black bean, and cashew, made fresh on premises — draws genuine praise from non-vegetarians, something that's rare for a meat-focused spot. A vegan version drops the cheddar. Gluten-free buns are available for the beef and chicken burgers, though the veggie patty itself contains wheat.
The dining room is air-conditioned and dog-friendly, which broadens the appeal during Saigon's midday heat. Service gets consistent mentions for attentiveness without being intrusive. At 220,000–325,000 VND for a combo, it sits in the mid-range for the neighborhood. Open Tuesday through Sunday, 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
cowboy double smash burger with shaved onionstwice-fried buttermilk chicken thighhousemade shiitake, black bean & cashew veggie pattytriple-cooked chili cheese friesfire chicken with hue chili paste
casualamericanunpretentiousrelaxeddog-friendly
Menu Highlights
What to order at Burger Boss
Cowboy Double (Double Oklahoma Smashed Burger with Smoked Bacon)
312k VND
Double Smashed Beef Patties, Double Cheddar, Onion Steamed Bun, Shaved Onions, American Mustard, Homemade Pickles, IPA I
Cow & Shrooms
216k VND
Aussie beef smashed pattie, cheddar, roasted mushrooms, fried egg, onion jam, garlic & herb aioli
Chili Cheese Fries
180k VND
triple cooked fries, house beef chilli, cheddar cheese sauce, jalapeños, spring onions
Chili Cheese Fries
180k VND
triple cooked fries, house beef chilli, cheddar cheese sauce, jalapeños, spring onions
Boss Cow
162k VND
Aussie beef smashed pattie, cheddar, lettuce, beef tomato, grilled onion, housemade pickles, boss sauce.
Full menu below · prices in VND.
Reviews
4.6(322)
Great food. Really good service, barely had to wait. There were dog friendly options, which is cute (Don't have a dog but it's nice it's there).
Delicious hamburger and chicken burger. A little too much sauce on the hamburger that overwhelmed the taste of the beef. This can be easily be fixed. The beef patty itself is spot on. The chicken burger was tasty.
Hands down one of the best burgers I’ve had in Saigon. Ordered the Oklahoma-style Cowboy Double burger for delivery, it came with a mountain of shaved onions that basically melt into the beef. The bun is soft but still holds everything together, the cheddar cheese is perfectly gooey, the homemade bia-bq sauce and mustard brings everything together, and every bite is this combo of smoky, beefy, oniony heaven. It’s the kind of burger that is simple, but juicy, messy, flavourful in all the right ways – if you’re a burger person, you need to try this.
I ordered the set lunch with double burger, side and drink. It’s a smash burger so you cannot choose rare or medium cooked. Beef patty was homemade but tasted just average imo. Bun is soft. Potatoes were not crispy outside and tasted below average with their soft texture. Staff is customer focused. It’s a place I would not personally recommend. It does not fit my taste and expectations since I tried many burger restaurants already.
Visit Tips
Visiting Burger Boss
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Open late: Doors stay open past 0 AM on at least one day — handy for after-work dinners.
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Menu starts from: 24k VND, based on 43 priced items on the public menu.
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Reservations: Call +84 866 118 055 to book — recommended for weekend dining.
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Best for: casual lunch, group meals, expat crowd, vegetarian-friendly dining.
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Delivery: Listed on GrabFood.
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Common Questions
Frequently Asked
- Does Burger Boss have vegetarian or vegan options?
- Yes. The Boss Veg patty — shiitake mushroom, black bean, and cashew, made fresh on premises — draws praise from non-vegetarians. A vegan version drops the cheddar.
- Is Burger Boss dog-friendly?
- Yes. The dining room is dog-friendly, confirmed by multiple reviews noting the pet-welcoming policy.
- What's the best dish at Burger Boss?
- The Cowboy Double receives the most praise — reviewers highlight the caramelized smashed beef, gooey cheddar, smoked bacon, and shaved onions that 'basically melt into the beef.'
- Does Burger Boss offer gluten-free options?
- Gluten-free buns are available for beef and chicken burgers. One reviewer notes the veggie patty contains wheat, so the GF option applies to meat eaters only.
- Is Burger Boss open every day?
- No. Burger Boss is closed Mondays, open Tuesday through Sunday 11 AM to 9:30 PM.
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